Kelvix

Kelvix ASM2824 2-Bay PCIe Storage Expansion Card with Cooling Fan

Turn a compact Minisforum MS system into an 80TB home NAS with a PCIe expansion card that drops straight into the matched slot

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Overview

The Kelvix ASM2824 addresses a specific frustration: adding meaningful storage to a small-form-factor PC without wrestling hardware that refuses to cooperate. Built around the ASM2824 controller and shaped to match the Minisforum MS expansion slot, the card presents recognized PCIe channels so drives are seen and powered as intended. It targets the builder who wants a private storage hub — a home NAS cloud for photo backups and media libraries — rather than a hyperscale rack. Capacity is generous. Four bays accept 3.5-inch HDDs or 2.5-inch SSDs, each supporting up to 20TB, for a total that tops out at 80TB.

Ownership details lean toward the practical. The chassis is a reinforced aluminum alloy unibody, and each drive sits on anti-vibration rubber pads within fixed structures meant to prevent loosening when the machine is moved. Cooling is hands-off — a thermal fan monitors drive temperature in real time and adjusts its speed accordingly, so the array can run without constant supervision. The listing frames the software side as beginner-friendly, describing quick array setup and file sharing for private storage. Buyers should note that drives are supplied separately and that finer specifications, such as interface throughput and supported RAID levels, are not detailed in the source material.

Key Features

The ASM2824 2 bay storage device is designed to directly matching the expansion slot of Minisforum MS, recognized PCIe channels, ensuring seamless integration without common issues like hardware non recognition or insufficient power.

Large Capacity Expansion for Private Storage Supports up to four 3.5 Inch HDDs or 2.5 Inch SSDs, with each drive supporting up to 20TB for a total capacity of 80TB, enabling quick setup of a home NAS cloud for photo backups, media libraries.

Intelligent Temperature Control for Equipped with thermal fan that automatically adjusts speed based on real time hard drive temperature

Features a reinforced aluminum alloy unibody design with anti vibration rubber pads and fixed structures for each hard drive, loosening during movement

Allowing beginners to quickly set up arrays and file sharing for private storage

Specifications

Brand
Kelvix
Manufacturer
KELVIX
Controller
ASM2824
Bays
2-bay storage module expansion card
Drive Support
3.5-inch HDD or 2.5-inch SSD
Max Per Drive
Up to 20TB
Max Total Capacity
Up to 80TB
Interface
PCIe
Cooling
Automatic temperature-controlled thermal fan
Chassis
Reinforced aluminum alloy unibody
Vibration Control
Anti-vibration rubber pads and fixed drive structures
Designed For
Minisforum MS expansion slot

Frequently Asked Questions

It is designed to directly match the Minisforum MS expansion slot, using recognized PCIe channels intended to avoid hardware non-recognition and insufficient-power issues.
Each drive supports up to 20TB, and the module accommodates enough drives to reach a total ceiling of 80TB, suitable for large photo backups and media libraries.
It supports 3.5-inch HDDs or 2.5-inch SSDs, giving you flexibility to prioritize capacity with hard drives or speed and silence with solid-state drives.
Yes. An onboard thermal fan monitors real-time hard drive temperature and automatically adjusts its speed, so cooling scales with the heat the drives produce.
The reinforced aluminum alloy unibody uses anti-vibration rubber pads and fixed structures for each drive, helping prevent loosening when the unit is moved.
The listing positions it for beginners, describing quick setup of arrays and file sharing for private storage, though drives and any NAS software are purchased separately.